Kivunim: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Kivunim (Directions) is the most prestigious and unique gap year for Jewish young adults — a 9-month journey based in Jerusalem that includes extended travel to 15+ countries with significant Jewish history and diaspora communities. Participants study in Jerusalem and travel to Morocco, India, Poland, Turkey, Greece, and more.
Program Highlights
- ✓Travel to 15+ countries with Jewish diaspora communities
- ✓Jerusalem home base with weekly seminars
- ✓Morocco, India, Poland, Turkey, Greece, and more
- ✓Deep exploration of global Jewish diaspora
- ✓Highly selective — prestigious alumni network
- ✓Academic partnership with Brandeis University
What's Included
- ✓Program tuition
- ✓Jerusalem housing
- ✓All international travel and accommodation
- ✓Most meals
- ✓Academic programming
- ✓Cultural immersion experiences worldwide
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Kivunim
“Kivunim is extraordinary — our daughter studied in Jerusalem and traveled to 15 countries. There is nothing else like it. Diamond plan covered every dollar.”
“We started Israel Prepaid at our son's birth for the Diamond plan. At 18, $135,911 was waiting. He chose Kivunim — the most ambitious program available. We were ready.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Kivunim
The Diamond Plan is recommended for Kivunim. The earlier you enroll, the lower your monthly payment and the higher your coverage.
| Enrollment Age | Monthly Payment | Guaranteed Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Age 0 | $336/mo | $135,911 |
| Age 3 | $397/mo | $122,369 |
| Age 5 | $451/mo | $113,499 |
| Age 8 | $572/mo | $100,429 |
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